Description

2,4-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative. It serves as a critical building block in organic synthesis, enabling the efficient introduction of the 2,4-dichlorobenzoyl moiety. This intermediate is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to produce active ingredients, dyes, and other fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including certain herbicides and fungicides with systemic activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its dichloro-substituted aromatic structure.
• Dye and Pigment Production: Acts as an intermediate for creating specific azo dyes and complex organic pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be employed as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in Friedel-Crafts acylation and other reactions to form ketones, amides, and esters under controlled conditions.
• Research & Development: Serves as a valuable reagent in chemical R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	89-75-8
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl3O
Molecular Weight	209.46 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dichlorobenzoic Acid Chloride; 2,4-Dichlorobenzoic Chloride; 2,4-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride; Benzoic acid, 2,4-dichloro-, chloride; 2,4-DCBA-Cl; 2,4-Dichlorobenzene carbonyl chloride; α,2,4-Trichlorotoluene (obsolete); 2,4-Dichlorobenzenecarbonyl chloride
EINECS	201-938-5

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dichlorobenzoyl Chloride is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts violently with water, strong bases, and alcohols. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Use under an inert atmosphere for prolonged storage to maintain quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.